Gun Lake Casino Resort in Wayland, Michigan has expanded to offer new luxury amenities and experiences that elevate the facility to a new level. The expansion furthers the client’s goal of providing guests with all-inclusive service and amenities options in a single facility. EXP provided MEP, lighting design, fire protection and technology design services for this project.
Gun Lake Casino Resort’s expansion includes modern guest rooms, a restaurant, an event space, a spa and an indoor pool. The additions are designed to elevate the design of the resort and create a relaxing and high-end environment. The resort has entertainment for all guests, whether they are looking for a fun dining experience, spa day, luxury rooms or a gambling destination. The resort also holds live performances and gaming tournaments. EXP’s carefully coordinated design ensures these events are effectively and safely carried out.
The event space, branded the “Wawyé Oasis,” is a unique environment that allows for a wide range of experiences and events to be held in one place. It includes a family pool, as well as a VIP pool and has the capability to accommodate different types of entertainment events such as comedians, DJs, singers and more. This type of versatile venue is not common in Michigan and brings more opportunities for events in the region.
For EXP’s lighting team, the indoor pool and surrounding spaces required careful planning and coordination to meet safety and code requirements for indoor pools, while still maintaining a high level of thematic design. Due to material restrictions and the pool’s corrosive environment, EXP’s lighting designers had to strategically chose materials that adhere to safety regulations while still achieving the atmosphere the client desired. Lighting also played a role in creating the atmosphere of the spa. Elements like star ceiling panels and curtain lighting create a calming environment and give the illusion of privacy in an open space.
“Our team designed this space with creativity, intention and purpose. Each element is meant to add to the guest experience and create a curated experience for each addition. The result is an entertainment supercenter that houses an experience for everyone,” said EXP Senior Associate Lighting Designer Rachael Stoner.
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